Guess Tatachilla is feeling the pinch from the wine glut. Just received a shipment from Southern Hemisphere Wines (www.southernwines.com) of a half case of their 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz (Reg $14.99) for $9.99 each. Also picked up a half case of 2000 St Andrews Estate, Ceravolo, Unwoooded Chardonnay, South Australia for $7.99 each. Will give full reports of these later, but we bottom feeders have to strike fast; I've learned.

2000 Masi, Modello Delle Venezie, Veneto ($11). Very refreshing light red to go with lots of summer dishes. Asked about rest of Masi line. Distributor said he had a few cases of Bardolino, but opined that Bolla puts presure on importers to quash the competition. Bought it.

1998 Mirassou, Petite Syrah, Central Coast ($16). This was the hit of the evening. It is a special edition wine in honor of their founder. It is 88% petite sirah, and 12% sangiovese. It is ready to go now, and with the added acidity from the sangio, could improve it over the next three or four years. Bought it.

2001 Kemton Clark, "Mad", Zinfandel ($11). This is one of R.H. Phillips, and "Mad" means multiple appellation districts. It was limpid with no varietal character. Kicker was that there was R.H. Phillips Cabernet Sauvignon in the store for $10! I pointed this out to people.